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100 1 _aBlessington, Marguerite, Countess of,
_d1789-1849
245 1 4 _aThe belle of a season
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-12
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Belle of a Season" by Countess of Blessington is a narrative poem written in the early Victorian era, specifically in the 1830s. The poem revolves around the experiences and emotions of a young woman named Mary as she transitions from the innocence of childhood into the vibrant, yet complicated, social scene of high society. The essence of the poem captures the themes of beauty, youth, and the societal pressures faced by women during this time period. The storyline follows Mary as she embarks on her first season in London, filled with balls, societal expectations, and the enchanting yet daunting world of courtship. Initially, she is portrayed as a naive and innocent flower, unaware of the intrigues and superficiality that come with her newfound beauty. As she encounters suitors, one particular young man, Lord Deloraine, captures her heart as she navigates the emotional tumult of love, jealousy, and societal ambition. The poem intricately explores Mary's internal struggle between her genuine self and the façade she feels compelled to present in the social arena. Ultimately, it is a reflection on the journey of a young woman as she seeks both love and her own identity amidst the external expectations imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1840
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
700 1 _aChalon, Alfred Edward,
_d1780-1860
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000280335
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75596
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